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US manufacturers, businesses and retailers are stockpiling some imported products and parts, especially those from China, because of uncertainty over tariffs heading into the US presidential election in November. Between June and July, the peak season for retailers to build inventory for the holiday season, the volume of ocean shipments to the United States from China increased by more than 4 percent over last year, according to a report by Project44, a company that provides a digital supply chain platform for businesses. T he analysis suggests retailers are somewhat nervous over the tariff policy. US President Joe Biden announced in May an increase in tariffs on more than $18 billion worth of goods from China. The duties were scheduled to start on Aug 1 but have been delayed until this month. Manufacturers have asked for the higher tariffs to be reduced, delayed or abandoned, Reuters reported. Biden raised tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 100 percent, a
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